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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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